Gang leader calls for peace talks with gov't
BOGOTA, Colombia (AFP) — A founder of Tren de Aragua, a transnational gang founded in Venezuela, has asked Colombia's government for peace talks leading to the…
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BOGOTA, Colombia (AFP) — A founder of Tren de Aragua, a transnational gang founded in Venezuela, has asked Colombia's government for peace talks leading to the…
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The campaign to scrap unprogrammed appropriations from the proposed 2026 national budget is gaining significant traction, with Senate President Pro Tempore…
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Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson is pushing for a bold strategy combining retribution and restitution to hold accountable those behind…
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‘We will discuss this further in a caucus of the majority members to determine our next steps.’
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Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III shared his views on Senator Ping Lacson’s resignation as chair of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee (BRC), saying the…
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Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III revealed that he made efforts to persuade Senator Panfilo "Ping” Lacson from stepping down as chairperson of the…
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As the hearings come to a halt — not due to a lack of public interest — one can’t help but wonder: is justice being delayed or quietly derailed?
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‘When several colleagues said they were unhappy with how I was conducting the hearings, I thought it was time to step aside and let someone else take over.’
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The dramatic statements about ‘protecting the institution’ and ‘defending the Senate’s honor’ might have worked before, but not anymore.
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As the Senate faces mounting public scrutiny regarding its integrity, all lawmakers must recommit to principles that fortify public trust, rather than actions…
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With the initial public hopefulness about the Blue Ribbon Committee inquiry dying down, and a new wave of public anger mounting, Lacson’s continued stay as BRC…
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Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Monday formally resigned as chairperson of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee amid disagreements with some…
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Despite Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson's resignation not yet being formalized, Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto said the upcoming…
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Blue Ribbon Committee (BRC) Vice Chairman Senator Erwin Tulfo expressed support for Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson amid discussions that Lacson might…
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Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said that a snap election is not the key to restoring public trust in the government -- but the certainty of…
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Senator Erwin Tulfo on Monday, 6 October, said that Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson's resignation as Senate Blue Ribbon Committee chair…
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Lacson’s resignation has reignited talks about widening cracks within the Senate majority, including questions about whether Sotto can maintain his grip on the…
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If Sen. Cayetano replaces Sen. Sotto as Senate President, it would be an expected move.
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